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WCRP-FPA2 Polar Challenge The concept in a nutshell

The WCRP-FPA2 Polar Challenge offers a prize for the first team to complete a 2000 km continuous mission with an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) under the sea-ice. Bonus demonstrations include regular observations of sea ice thickness or draft, and successful under-ice transmission of position and environmental data. Join us in developing a cost-effective, autonomous, and scalable ocean monitoring network for the Polar regions.

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WCRP-FPA2 Polar Challenge The concept in a nutshell

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  1. WCRP-FPA2 Polar ChallengeThe concept in a nutshell www.wcrp-climate.org/polarchallenge

  2. The concept A Prize money awarded to the first team completing a 2000 km continuous mission with an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) under the sea-ice • Bonus demonstration 1 (optional): • regular observations of sea ice thickness or draft • Bonus demonstration 2 (optional): • successful under-ice transmission of position and environmental data

  3. The vision and mission • A new paradigm for long-term under-ice observations • A cost-effective, autonomous and scalable ocean monitoring network for the Polar regions • Analogy to ARGO but for sea-ice covered regions

  4. AUV/Glider technology Typical observations: Temperature Salinity Currents pH Chlorophyll etc … at a fraction of the cost of conventional (ship-based) observing systems

  5. The Challenge • Ice-covered ocean regions: • AUV/glider range limitation • No GPS fix • No real-time data transmissions • Innovations required: • Endurance • Positioning and navigation • Communications

  6. The long-term benefits for the public and private sector • Energy • Environment • Safety • Transport/shipping • Insurance • Climate research and services • Weather forecasts • …

  7. Would you like to help developing the Polar observing network of the future?- would you like to compete for the Prize?- would you like to become a co-sponsor of the Prize?

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